Dog Food... Whats Best? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

MIZBROWN · 08-27-2007, 11:43 AM

So, I watched animal planet this weekend and learned about how dogs need foods that are high in fiber/protein for a balanced diet. After watching I realized that I have not been paying close attention to that when buying Meka's food. For dinner she gets half dry (Iams small bites) and half wet (Iams chicken/liver)... and during the day a bowl of the small bites. Never the less, I noticed that the fiber/protein levels dont seem too high.

Which foods are best for Yorkies? Whats foods have high fiber/protein? How do you feed your pups? What's your feeding schedule?

alaskayorkie · 08-27-2007, 11:51 AM

I recently switched to Canidae All Life stages kibble. It's high in protein (24%) and advertises four human quality meats and 4% fiber, which is better than the bread I buy for myself. That's all Eddie gets. No wet food at all.

trini&coco · 08-27-2007, 12:08 PM

I would also like to know what is best...I use Eukanuba puppy small breed and would like to switch to something more natural...I'll be checking in too

jessica1223 · 08-27-2007, 12:25 PM

Miley won't touch her Eukanuba (Yorkshire Terrier Formula) but loves to eat my other dogs "Dog Chow", the pieces are huge and we catch her in the bowl alot, I need to find a good dog food that is small enough and dry. I am going to assume that the DOG CHOW is not giving her the right amount of nutrients.

ILuvYorkieToes · 08-27-2007, 12:29 PM

I have the same question. What is thhe best diet?

yorkieusa · 08-27-2007, 12:32 PM

This should help you:

http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_f...iews/index.php

Also, you can go to the following link and select a dog food and scroll down to the bottom of the page and read the ingredients:

http://www.petfooddirect.com

Also, most food suppliers will send samples if you request them. Good luck!

I've always fed mine three small meals a day and one small snack at night.

LillyH · 08-27-2007, 12:39 PM

My little guys are all on Hills Science Diet small bites and seem do well. I suppliment them with Iams puppy canned food after our morning pee as a daily treat. Although I can't help thinking there might be something even better out there for them?

marcerella02 · 08-27-2007, 12:48 PM

Orijen is a dog food that is 60 percent protien and 40 veggies/suppliements, the way nature intended it to be. There is no grains as dogs don't need them. Layla gets home cooked food but if i were to use a kibble as food i'd be using this. In my opinion it is the best that kibble can get.

celstu1 · 08-27-2007, 12:59 PM

Mine are on Royal Canin yorkshire terrier! I free feed pretty much and they never get wet food or wet 'treats'. I do not brush their teeth and my vet is very happy with thier teeth (she thought I did brush them) so I guess this is a pretty good food nutrionally and for their teeth. However (here at least) its on the VERY pricey side. $25 for a 10lb bag.

Ellie May · 08-27-2007, 02:11 PM

Ellie used to eat Science Diet. I thought she was doing well on it, but after she started getting homecooking she stopped throwing up for no reason. She also had a rough spot on her fur that has gone away. I will not feed Science Diet anymore. I also wouldn't feed Iams or Euk. Iams has been doing cruel animal testing for years. All three of these foods also have ingredients that are not good. Orijen is an awesome food. I also like the looks of Innova (except some of their vitamin premixes come from China). Ellie is on Canidae for grazing right now (along with mostly homecooked). This is also a very good food.

iloveemmy · 08-27-2007, 02:58 PM

I have been very happy with Canidae all stages. Both of mine are gobbling it up.

Superstarkba · 08-27-2007, 03:07 PM

I use solid gold. It hasn't had any food recalls and its all natural!!!!

AVERYxo · 08-27-2007, 03:28 PM

we use Canidae-'all stages'. it is a REALLY good food.. and my lil Avery has done wonderful on it- she really really likes it and has been eating this since we switched her food(from what she WAS eating, before she came to us) and she was about 9 weeks or so at the time we made the switch..i would definately recommend it.

marcerella02 · 08-27-2007, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

Ellie used to eat Science Diet. I thought she was doing well on it, but after she started getting homecooking she stopped throwing up for no reason. She also had a rough spot on her fur that has gone away. I will not feed Science Diet anymore. I also wouldn't feed Iams or Euk. Iams has been doing cruel animal testing for years. All three of these foods also have ingredients that are not good. Orijen is an awesome food. I also like the looks of Innova (except some of their vitamin premixes come from China). Ellie is on Canidae for grazing right now (along with mostly homecooked). This is also a very good food.

yorkiegirlnjack · 08-27-2007, 03:53 PM

I asked my Vet. what type of food I should give my two pooches and she first recommended Science Diet (most Vet.s recommend and have available Science Diet - so I've observed). Then, I told her that the breeder had her on Eukanuba ( for anyone who doesn't know, Eukanuba is Iams' premium brand). At the time, the Vet. told me that it wouldn't hurt to keep her on the Eukanuba formula, since it's what she's use to, since there really isn't much difference between premium brands (mostly owner's preference). She also told me that Iams is very reputable, since they have been around longer than most other dog food brands and have the years/research to back what you're feeding your dog as apposed to a newer brand that one may not know much about. In short - she said the main thing is to keep in mind that they need a lot of protein, since they are carnivorous. I didn't ask her how much exactly, because she told me that the Eukanuba formula I was using was fine.

08-27-2007, 11:43 AM	#1
MIZBROWN Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,293	Dog Food... Whats Best? So, I watched animal planet this weekend and learned about how dogs need foods that are high in fiber/protein for a balanced diet. After watching I realized that I have not been paying close attention to that when buying Meka's food. For dinner she gets half dry (Iams small bites) and half wet (Iams chicken/liver)... and during the day a bowl of the small bites. Never the less, I noticed that the fiber/protein levels dont seem too high. Which foods are best for Yorkies? Whats foods have high fiber/protein? How do you feed your pups? What's your feeding schedule? __________________ Mommy to Meka "MeMe" Brown aka Meka the Diva Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club & CA Yorkies www.dogster.com/dogs/567943

08-27-2007, 11:51 AM	#2
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	I recently switched to Canidae All Life stages kibble. It's high in protein (24%) and advertises four human quality meats and 4% fiber, which is better than the bread I buy for myself. That's all Eddie gets. No wet food at all. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

08-27-2007, 12:08 PM	#3
trini&coco Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,340	I would also like to know what is best...I use Eukanuba puppy small breed and would like to switch to something more natural...I'll be checking in too __________________ Shayley Pixie Gracie Coco Trini and Their Family We wub, wub, wub YT

08-27-2007, 12:32 PM	#6
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	This should help you: http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_f...iews/index.php Also, you can go to the following link and select a dog food and scroll down to the bottom of the page and read the ingredients: http://www.petfooddirect.com Also, most food suppliers will send samples if you request them. Good luck! I've always fed mine three small meals a day and one small snack at night. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

08-27-2007, 12:39 PM	#7
LillyH Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 73	My little guys are all on Hills Science Diet small bites and seem do well. I suppliment them with Iams puppy canned food after our morning pee as a daily treat. Although I can't help thinking there might be something even better out there for them? Last edited by LillyH; 08-27-2007 at 12:40 PM.

08-27-2007, 12:25 PM	#4
jessica1223 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 19	Miley won't touch her Eukanuba (Yorkshire Terrier Formula) but loves to eat my other dogs "Dog Chow", the pieces are huge and we catch her in the bowl alot, I need to find a good dog food that is small enough and dry. I am going to assume that the DOG CHOW is not giving her the right amount of nutrients.

08-27-2007, 12:29 PM	#5
ILuvYorkieToes Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 71	I have the same question. What is thhe best diet?

08-27-2007, 12:48 PM	#8
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	Orijen is a dog food that is 60 percent protien and 40 veggies/suppliements, the way nature intended it to be. There is no grains as dogs don't need them. Layla gets home cooked food but if i were to use a kibble as food i'd be using this. In my opinion it is the best that kibble can get. __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

08-27-2007, 12:59 PM	#9
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	Mine are on Royal Canin yorkshire terrier! I free feed pretty much and they never get wet food or wet 'treats'. I do not brush their teeth and my vet is very happy with thier teeth (she thought I did brush them) so I guess this is a pretty good food nutrionally and for their teeth. However (here at least) its on the VERY pricey side. $25 for a 10lb bag. __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

08-27-2007, 02:11 PM	#10
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Ellie used to eat Science Diet. I thought she was doing well on it, but after she started getting homecooking she stopped throwing up for no reason. She also had a rough spot on her fur that has gone away. I will not feed Science Diet anymore. I also wouldn't feed Iams or Euk. Iams has been doing cruel animal testing for years. All three of these foods also have ingredients that are not good. Orijen is an awesome food. I also like the looks of Innova (except some of their vitamin premixes come from China). Ellie is on Canidae for grazing right now (along with mostly homecooked). This is also a very good food. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

08-27-2007, 02:58 PM	#11
iloveemmy And the winner is... Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,330	I have been very happy with Canidae all stages. Both of mine are gobbling it up. __________________ I won an Emmy and an Oscar!

08-27-2007, 03:07 PM	#12
Superstarkba Aubrey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 9,369	I use solid gold. It hasn't had any food recalls and its all natural!!!!

08-27-2007, 03:28 PM	#13
AVERYxo Lovin' my Girlies!! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Orange County, CALIFORNIA Posts: 3,609	-Canidae- we use Canidae-'all stages'. it is a REALLY good food.. and my lil Avery has done wonderful on it- she really really likes it and has been eating this since we switched her food(from what she WAS eating, before she came to us) and she was about 9 weeks or so at the time we made the switch..i would definately recommend it. __________________ Meg & my baby girls Avie & Gemma

08-27-2007, 03:53 PM	#15
yorkiegirlnjack Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 96	The best food per my Vet. I asked my Vet. what type of food I should give my two pooches and she first recommended Science Diet (most Vet.s recommend and have available Science Diet - so I've observed). Then, I told her that the breeder had her on Eukanuba ( for anyone who doesn't know, Eukanuba is Iams' premium brand). At the time, the Vet. told me that it wouldn't hurt to keep her on the Eukanuba formula, since it's what she's use to, since there really isn't much difference between premium brands (mostly owner's preference). She also told me that Iams is very reputable, since they have been around longer than most other dog food brands and have the years/research to back what you're feeding your dog as apposed to a newer brand that one may not know much about. In short - she said the main thing is to keep in mind that they need a lot of protein, since they are carnivorous. I didn't ask her how much exactly, because she told me that the Eukanuba formula I was using was fine.